I was looking at an article on the new Wolverine movie, which I'm still not planning to see, but was curious about Deadpool's appearance in it. Not a lot of information, unsurprisingly, but it said that the actor playing Deadpool would be playing both pre-Deadpool Wade and the "creature" he becomes.
So now I'm wondering what the heck they're planning to do with Deadpool.
Creature?
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Hmph.
Okay.
So maybe Moonstone is a readable character on her own.
I'm willing to admit it when my preconceptions are challenged.
So maybe Moonstone is a readable character on her own.
I'm willing to admit it when my preconceptions are challenged.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Why I (don't) buy, and why I (don't) know
I was reading an article at Newsarama about folks dropping comics because they're getting too darn expensive.
And I thought to myself that I hadn't done that. Likely because I don't buy nearly as many comics as some other folks in the first place, but still, I hadn't had to do that yet.
Except...
...I have dropped a number of books in recent years, including some that I'd have expected to buy forever and ever (like Fantastic Four). Those were not economically-based decisions--I mean, I didn't drop them because they cost too much, I bought them because I wasn't enjoying them as much as I used to.
But there was a time when I'd have ridden out dull periods for a lot longer. Maybe indefinitely.
I don't know how much of an economic component there is to those choices. It could be solely a lack of patience, although in general I'd say that I've grown more patient as I've gotten older, not less. But it could also be that, in the back of my mind, I'm less willing to keep buying something that isn't so much fun anymore.
And I thought to myself that I hadn't done that. Likely because I don't buy nearly as many comics as some other folks in the first place, but still, I hadn't had to do that yet.
Except...
...I have dropped a number of books in recent years, including some that I'd have expected to buy forever and ever (like Fantastic Four). Those were not economically-based decisions--I mean, I didn't drop them because they cost too much, I bought them because I wasn't enjoying them as much as I used to.
But there was a time when I'd have ridden out dull periods for a lot longer. Maybe indefinitely.
I don't know how much of an economic component there is to those choices. It could be solely a lack of patience, although in general I'd say that I've grown more patient as I've gotten older, not less. But it could also be that, in the back of my mind, I'm less willing to keep buying something that isn't so much fun anymore.
Monday, April 27, 2009
You know you're a comic book geek when...
...you see on the news that Bea Arthur is dead...
...and your first thought is "Aww, Deapool is going to be heartbroken!"
...and your first thought is "Aww, Deapool is going to be heartbroken!"
Sunday, April 26, 2009
I am past being tired of Dark Reign
I know this because I just read an 11-page preview of Dark Reign: The Cabal that gave me no desire whatsoever to purchase this series.
Even with the pretty Namor pictures, I still don't want it, and that's a pretty impressive lack of wanting.
Even with the pretty Namor pictures, I still don't want it, and that's a pretty impressive lack of wanting.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
I wonder about these things.
I was watching some old Captain America cartoons from the 60s the other day. I didn't see them the first time around, although I guess I was a kid at that time so I could have.
What I noticed immediately was that the stories were pretty much taken directly from the contemporary Avengers comics. I'm told that there never was an Avengers cartoon, which explains why their stories ended up in Cap's cartoon. But wasn't there a Captain America comic running at the same time? IIRC he shared a title with Iron Man in the early 60s--wouldn't that have been a better choice for story mining?
What I noticed immediately was that the stories were pretty much taken directly from the contemporary Avengers comics. I'm told that there never was an Avengers cartoon, which explains why their stories ended up in Cap's cartoon. But wasn't there a Captain America comic running at the same time? IIRC he shared a title with Iron Man in the early 60s--wouldn't that have been a better choice for story mining?
Friday, April 24, 2009
Reading the previews (Spoilers for JLA 32 due to the preview thing)
So I'm looking at the preview of JLA #32, and there are a couple of things I noted whiel reading it.
First, what the hell, Black Canary? First she says she's "not that petty" and two or three panels later she's...well, petty.
Second, the Roll Call says that Red Arrow is "On Leave." Not sure whether that means he's maybe coming back, but that'd be okay (I mean, to have him be somewhere other than Titans).
Third, the first thing I liked about Dr. Light (the heroic one) was her crankiness. Glad to see that's still in play.
Apart from the questionable Dinah aspect, this looks pretty interesting. Still going to wait for the trade, but will certainly be picking it up if this continues.
First, what the hell, Black Canary? First she says she's "not that petty" and two or three panels later she's...well, petty.
Second, the Roll Call says that Red Arrow is "On Leave." Not sure whether that means he's maybe coming back, but that'd be okay (I mean, to have him be somewhere other than Titans).
Third, the first thing I liked about Dr. Light (the heroic one) was her crankiness. Glad to see that's still in play.
Apart from the questionable Dinah aspect, this looks pretty interesting. Still going to wait for the trade, but will certainly be picking it up if this continues.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
What I Want: The July 09 Marvel Solicitations
REBORN #1 (of 5)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by BRYAN HITCH
Solicit to be revealed soon
I'm kinda guessing that I might want this.
ALL SELECT COMICS #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Meet Blonde Phantom – she’s gorgeous, quick-witted, and hard-boiled. There was never a case that wasn’t open-and-shut for this gun-toting, two-fisted knockout of a P.I. But has she still got what it takes to bust a mystery wide open in the modern Marvel Universe? Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Javier Pulido (CAPTAIN AMERICA 65TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL) turn the classic Blonde Phantom into Marvel’s newest hero! AND MORE! Writer/artist Michael Kupperman (Tales Designed to Thrizzle) takes on Marvex, the Super-Robot, in a hilarious bonus special feature!!
Yay Blonde Phantom!
DARK AVENGERS #7
"UTOPIA: CHAPTER 3"
The DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN crossover continues!
San Francisco teeters on the brink of absolute chaos and the X-Men keep getting in the way of Norman's vision of law and order. So Norman takes his game to the next level: who are the DARK X-MEN? And will Norman's Avengers play nice with Norman's X-Men? Here's a hint: no.
Hm. Well, I'm kinda liking the Dark Avengers but it's not a favorite. On the other hand I have little to no interest in the Dark X-Men. So does a crossover this early on mean that I'm going to give up on Dark Avengers? It's a possibility!
NEW AVENGERS #55
Ultimate Spider-Man artist Stuart Immonen rejoins series regular Brian Bendis for this all-new blockbuster Avengers story. One of the Hood's gang has found a way to power drain the New Avengers and it turns the tides of the Dark Reign in ways no one would have expected it. Plus the new Sorcerer Supreme has a lot to learn, and they're going to learn it from...Spider-Man?
My interest in any new Sorcerer Supreme will depend entirely on who it is, because conceptually it holds no appeal for me.
DEADPOOL #12
“BULLSEYE,” Part 3
As the chaos and wanton destruction of their continued battle reaches critical mass, both Deadpool and Bullseye come to the same realization: They don’t want this to end!
I think I've figured out why I like Deadpool so much: even if it's not a very good comic, it still has Deadpool!
MS. MARVEL #41 & 42
In MS MARVEL #41, not only does new Ms. Marvel Karla Sofen have to deal with Deadpool, now she's got the New Avengers coming at her in full force. Prelude to this summer's epic WAR OF THE MARVELS!
Then in MS. MARVEL #42, WAR OF THE MARVELS begins here! Karla Sofen battles for her life in the streets of Los Angeles as an exciting new chapter in the history of Ms. Marvel begins! Guest starring the New Avengers and...someone we can't tell you about!
Oooh, more Deadpool!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #599
AMERICAN SON CONCLUDES! It’s the ultimate battle between friend and family as Spidey’s battle against the Iron Patriot and his Dark Avengers leaves one man with a choice too painful to contemplate. Plus, with wedding plans at high-fervor, Pete’s identity stands revealed to the person who stands to be most changed by the information.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600
The greatest Marvel super hero of all celebrates his 600th issue with the biggest all-original issue of Amazing Spider-Man EVER! This one’s got it all! The return of Doctor Octopus, Daredevil, a wedding you never predicted, and the return of one of the most important people in Peter Parker’s life in a giant-sized lead story by Dan Slott and John Romita Jr. Doc’s back in town, but it’s only a prelude to darker days ahead as Spidey unknowingly prepares for a gauntlet he can’t even see coming.
On top of all that, witness the return of one of Spider-man’s creators, Smilin’ Stan Lee (along with Masticatin’ Marcos Martin) as he presents a story of unbridled passion, drama and angst as Spidey reflects over his many, many years of adventures.
But that ain’t all...as the rest of the Spidey Web-Heads bring you several short features showcasing some rarely explored aspects of both Spidey and Pete’s life, drawn by some of the greatest artists in comics. Plus, several other surprises and NO REPRINTS! 104 pages of goodness brought to you by some of the best creators that have ever worked on Spidey!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #36
As Peter Parker prepares for the 2nd most important wedding day of his life, a new enemy brutally rises up from Spidey’s past. Plus the introduction of some brand new family members promises to make this a wedding that he wishes never happened!
For the fourteen-year-old.
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #26
A shocking new era begins for the Initiative! Where Camp Hammond once trained future Avengers, Camp H.A.M.M.E.R. now trains tomorrow's Dark Avengers! Under orders from Norman Osborn, your new Principals are Taskmaster and the criminal kingpin, the Hood. They’re registering villains as heroes and spreading Norman’s empire across the nation with such specialized classes as How to Fake Being Champions While Fleecing the Citizens You’re Supposed to Protect! But the heroes who once made up the Initiative aren't about to let this happen. Hunted by the law, hidden from sight, a resistance movement has formed...and they're out to stop a Dark Reign from falling over the Fifty State Initiative...by any means necessary!
Everyone still seems to like this one.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #601
A special double-sized issue featuring art by the legendary Gene Colan! Bucky and Nick Fury uncover a lost tale from Cap and Bucky's days in WW2 - a tale of horror and war and brothers-in-arms.
Of course. And this answers my question about issue numbering, I guess.
CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 #15
“VAMPIRE STATE”
The final battle with Dracula is here! Can what’s left of MI13 possibly defeat the most brilliant military strategist alive (or at least undead)? Who is Gloriana and what role does Dr. Doom play in this whole thing? Do not miss this cataclysmic conclusion! Part 6 (of 6)
The vampire thing has been better than expected, but I'm still glad to see they're not dragging it out too much.
MIGHTY AVENGERS #27
Doom, Thor, Black Bolt, Black Panther, Ka-Zar, Namor...There are many monarchs in the Marvel Universe, but only one so powerful and so reviled that he had to be written out of history. He is THE UNSPOKEN. And his return will have dire consequences on both our world and worlds beyond.
The start of a new storyline that will bring dishonor for one Mighty Avenger, redemption for another, a family reunion, and ties to both DARK REIGN and WAR OF KINGS.
Sounds all right. I know what "family reunion" I'd like to see but won't get my hopes up.
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #38
Ms. Isaacson's third grade class has about the coolest homework assignment in the world! They've won a contest to hang out with the Avengers for a day, and whether that means learning to rock climb with Spider-Man, or heading to the petting zoo with the Hulk, or having Storm teach them all about meteorology, it's going to be a great day! All except for how the Avengers get kidnapped by the Mandarin as a part of his bid to take over the world by harnessing the Avenger's individual powers into an unstoppable super robot while the kids are guarded by about the hungriest looking dragon in existence. Okay, that part reeks. And what part does Ant-Man play? Hint: it involves ants.
This one looks cute. :) Of course it's for the ten-year-old.
RUNAWAYS #12
“Home-Schooling”
One has fallen. The life they’ve built is coming apart at the seams. Can the kids hold themselves together and make it through this? Who is Hunter Stein and what is in the mystery box that he’s after? Part 2 (of 4).
For the fourteen-year-old.
Incidentally, I'm pretty sure that not buying the Dark Reign books is saving me a considerable sum, so there's that.
Also, getting Marvel Divas as a trade (maybe). That and the Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth thing (definitely!)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by BRYAN HITCH
Solicit to be revealed soon
I'm kinda guessing that I might want this.
ALL SELECT COMICS #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Meet Blonde Phantom – she’s gorgeous, quick-witted, and hard-boiled. There was never a case that wasn’t open-and-shut for this gun-toting, two-fisted knockout of a P.I. But has she still got what it takes to bust a mystery wide open in the modern Marvel Universe? Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Javier Pulido (CAPTAIN AMERICA 65TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL) turn the classic Blonde Phantom into Marvel’s newest hero! AND MORE! Writer/artist Michael Kupperman (Tales Designed to Thrizzle) takes on Marvex, the Super-Robot, in a hilarious bonus special feature!!
Yay Blonde Phantom!
DARK AVENGERS #7
"UTOPIA: CHAPTER 3"
The DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN crossover continues!
San Francisco teeters on the brink of absolute chaos and the X-Men keep getting in the way of Norman's vision of law and order. So Norman takes his game to the next level: who are the DARK X-MEN? And will Norman's Avengers play nice with Norman's X-Men? Here's a hint: no.
Hm. Well, I'm kinda liking the Dark Avengers but it's not a favorite. On the other hand I have little to no interest in the Dark X-Men. So does a crossover this early on mean that I'm going to give up on Dark Avengers? It's a possibility!
NEW AVENGERS #55
Ultimate Spider-Man artist Stuart Immonen rejoins series regular Brian Bendis for this all-new blockbuster Avengers story. One of the Hood's gang has found a way to power drain the New Avengers and it turns the tides of the Dark Reign in ways no one would have expected it. Plus the new Sorcerer Supreme has a lot to learn, and they're going to learn it from...Spider-Man?
My interest in any new Sorcerer Supreme will depend entirely on who it is, because conceptually it holds no appeal for me.
DEADPOOL #12
“BULLSEYE,” Part 3
As the chaos and wanton destruction of their continued battle reaches critical mass, both Deadpool and Bullseye come to the same realization: They don’t want this to end!
I think I've figured out why I like Deadpool so much: even if it's not a very good comic, it still has Deadpool!
MS. MARVEL #41 & 42
In MS MARVEL #41, not only does new Ms. Marvel Karla Sofen have to deal with Deadpool, now she's got the New Avengers coming at her in full force. Prelude to this summer's epic WAR OF THE MARVELS!
Then in MS. MARVEL #42, WAR OF THE MARVELS begins here! Karla Sofen battles for her life in the streets of Los Angeles as an exciting new chapter in the history of Ms. Marvel begins! Guest starring the New Avengers and...someone we can't tell you about!
Oooh, more Deadpool!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #599
AMERICAN SON CONCLUDES! It’s the ultimate battle between friend and family as Spidey’s battle against the Iron Patriot and his Dark Avengers leaves one man with a choice too painful to contemplate. Plus, with wedding plans at high-fervor, Pete’s identity stands revealed to the person who stands to be most changed by the information.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600
The greatest Marvel super hero of all celebrates his 600th issue with the biggest all-original issue of Amazing Spider-Man EVER! This one’s got it all! The return of Doctor Octopus, Daredevil, a wedding you never predicted, and the return of one of the most important people in Peter Parker’s life in a giant-sized lead story by Dan Slott and John Romita Jr. Doc’s back in town, but it’s only a prelude to darker days ahead as Spidey unknowingly prepares for a gauntlet he can’t even see coming.
On top of all that, witness the return of one of Spider-man’s creators, Smilin’ Stan Lee (along with Masticatin’ Marcos Martin) as he presents a story of unbridled passion, drama and angst as Spidey reflects over his many, many years of adventures.
But that ain’t all...as the rest of the Spidey Web-Heads bring you several short features showcasing some rarely explored aspects of both Spidey and Pete’s life, drawn by some of the greatest artists in comics. Plus, several other surprises and NO REPRINTS! 104 pages of goodness brought to you by some of the best creators that have ever worked on Spidey!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #36
As Peter Parker prepares for the 2nd most important wedding day of his life, a new enemy brutally rises up from Spidey’s past. Plus the introduction of some brand new family members promises to make this a wedding that he wishes never happened!
For the fourteen-year-old.
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #26
A shocking new era begins for the Initiative! Where Camp Hammond once trained future Avengers, Camp H.A.M.M.E.R. now trains tomorrow's Dark Avengers! Under orders from Norman Osborn, your new Principals are Taskmaster and the criminal kingpin, the Hood. They’re registering villains as heroes and spreading Norman’s empire across the nation with such specialized classes as How to Fake Being Champions While Fleecing the Citizens You’re Supposed to Protect! But the heroes who once made up the Initiative aren't about to let this happen. Hunted by the law, hidden from sight, a resistance movement has formed...and they're out to stop a Dark Reign from falling over the Fifty State Initiative...by any means necessary!
Everyone still seems to like this one.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #601
A special double-sized issue featuring art by the legendary Gene Colan! Bucky and Nick Fury uncover a lost tale from Cap and Bucky's days in WW2 - a tale of horror and war and brothers-in-arms.
Of course. And this answers my question about issue numbering, I guess.
CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 #15
“VAMPIRE STATE”
The final battle with Dracula is here! Can what’s left of MI13 possibly defeat the most brilliant military strategist alive (or at least undead)? Who is Gloriana and what role does Dr. Doom play in this whole thing? Do not miss this cataclysmic conclusion! Part 6 (of 6)
The vampire thing has been better than expected, but I'm still glad to see they're not dragging it out too much.
MIGHTY AVENGERS #27
Doom, Thor, Black Bolt, Black Panther, Ka-Zar, Namor...There are many monarchs in the Marvel Universe, but only one so powerful and so reviled that he had to be written out of history. He is THE UNSPOKEN. And his return will have dire consequences on both our world and worlds beyond.
The start of a new storyline that will bring dishonor for one Mighty Avenger, redemption for another, a family reunion, and ties to both DARK REIGN and WAR OF KINGS.
Sounds all right. I know what "family reunion" I'd like to see but won't get my hopes up.
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #38
Ms. Isaacson's third grade class has about the coolest homework assignment in the world! They've won a contest to hang out with the Avengers for a day, and whether that means learning to rock climb with Spider-Man, or heading to the petting zoo with the Hulk, or having Storm teach them all about meteorology, it's going to be a great day! All except for how the Avengers get kidnapped by the Mandarin as a part of his bid to take over the world by harnessing the Avenger's individual powers into an unstoppable super robot while the kids are guarded by about the hungriest looking dragon in existence. Okay, that part reeks. And what part does Ant-Man play? Hint: it involves ants.
This one looks cute. :) Of course it's for the ten-year-old.
RUNAWAYS #12
“Home-Schooling”
One has fallen. The life they’ve built is coming apart at the seams. Can the kids hold themselves together and make it through this? Who is Hunter Stein and what is in the mystery box that he’s after? Part 2 (of 4).
For the fourteen-year-old.
Incidentally, I'm pretty sure that not buying the Dark Reign books is saving me a considerable sum, so there's that.
Also, getting Marvel Divas as a trade (maybe). That and the Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth thing (definitely!)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
What I Want: The July 09 DC Solicitations
BLACKEST NIGHT #1
Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis raise the dead in the most anticipated comics story of the year! Throughout the decades, death has plagued the DC Universe and taken the lives of heroes and villains alike. But to what end? As the War of Light rages on, the prophecy of the Blackest Night descends upon us, with Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps at the center of it all.
This is one I've been waiting for.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #38
“Emerald Eclipse” hits its shocking conclusion leading directly into BLACKEST NIGHT. The sciencell riot causes a new law to be doctored into the Book of Oa as Kyle and Guy fight against it. What fate awaits the honor guards, and who will be left standing from the riot that shook Oa to its core?
And this one I like regardless.
WEDNESDAY COMICS #1-4
In July, DC Comics gives a fresh twist to a grand comics tradition with WEDNESDAY COMICS, a new, weekly 12-issue series by some of the greatest names in comics today! WEDNESDAY COMICS is unique in modern comics history: Reinventing the classic weekly newspaper comics section, it is a 16-page weekly that unfolds to a sprawling 28” x 20” tabloid-sized reading experience bursting with mind-blowing color, action and excitement, with each feature on its own 14” x 20” page.
I do want to see what this is like, although I'm not sure whether I'm going to pick it up for the long run.
BATMAN AND ROBIN #2
“Batman Reborn” continues with the reteaming of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3, New X-Men)! In a blazing Gotham City police department, the new Batman and Robin face the bizarre, fighting freakshow that is the Circus of Strange and find that they don’t make as good a team as Batman had hoped! Meanwhile, the mysterious Sasha escapes from Professor Pyg and vows vengeance on the people who killed her father.
Again, not sure how long I'm keeping this one but I'm going to give it a try.
BATMAN #688
There may be a new Batman in Gotham City, but that doesn’t mean the city wants him. As Two-Face and Penguin take measures to keep the new Dark Knight at bay, one of the archvillains makes a startling discovery about the new Caped Crusader. Plus, Batman trains the new Robin, and Mark Bagley starts a 4-issue stint as guest artist!
And again, we'll see.
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #2
In this second issue by the dynamic duo of Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS) and Dustin Nguyen (BATMAN), Commissioner Gordon teams with the new Batman to combat the fiery threat that Firefly has spread across Gotham City. And to make matters worse, the mysterious adversary known only as Abuse makes his presence felt! Meanwhile, in the Manhunter co-feature, now that Kate Spencer is the new District Attorney of Gotham City, will she use her legal power or her Super Hero identity to find the killer of the previous D.A.?
DETECTIVE COMICS #855
“Elegy” part 2 of 4 by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III! Batwoman captures her enemy, a madwoman known only as Alice who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras – including Kate! But when the tables are turned, Batwoman finds herself in a hallucination slamming the present into a collision with the past, and the hints of a threat that will claim the lives of every man, woman and child in Gotham City.And in the all-new co-feature starring the Question, Montoya's quest to find a missing young girl turns deadly.
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #2
Tommy Elliott, a.k.a. the villainous mastermind known as Hush, has escaped the confines of Batman’s headquarters and is wreaking havoc throughout Gotham City all under the guise of Bruce Wayne. Will the loose assemblage of Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn be enough to stop the madman’s rampage? Or are Gotham’s femmes fatales doomed to fail before they even begin?
Now, these three I plan to be in for the long run on.
RED ROBIN #2
Red Robin continues scouring the world, searching for clues to Bruce Wayne's final fate in this new series from writer Chris Yost (New X-Men, X-Force) and artist Ramon Bachs (Civil War: Front Line)! But now he's been targeted by the League of Assassins. What does Ra's al Ghul want with Red Robin? Why are members of the League of Assassins being targeted for death? And what happened to the life Red Robin left behind? Spoiler guest-stars as "Batman Reborn" continues here in “The Grail” part 2 of 4.
Well, a guest-star spot by Spoiler does kind of indicate a Red Robin who's Tim.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #1
What brings a team together? Justice! Batman and Martian Manhunter have been slaughtered. But he’s not the only hero to fall at the hands of villains. The murder has to stop, and it’s time to take the fight to the bad guys! Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Supergirl, Atom, Shazam, Congorilla and Starman unite in a cry for justice! This 6-part miniseries from James Robinson (STARMAN, SUPERMAN) and rising star artist Mauro Cascioli (TRIALS OF SHAZAM) pushes our heroes to the brink and beyond as evil can no longer be tolerated to win. But when Prometheus plans his revenge on not only the heroes, but on the very places they call home, will this new team be ready to pay the cost for the justice they seek? This time it’s personal – and it’ll only get more bloody before it’s over!
Well, six issues isn't an ongoing but it's something.
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #29
A new era begins for the Justice Society of America as writers Bill Willingham (FABLES) and Matthew Sturges (BLUE BEETLE) take over the series with new artist Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN ANNUAL) just as two new recruits make their debut with the team! Strange happenings at the JSA Mansion are weird precursors to an all-out attack on all members of the team — all but one! And what is the strange connection that new members King Chimera and All-American Kid might have with the turmoil?
Still have my fingers crossed that the quality we've grown accustomed to from this title will continue.
POWER GIRL #3
It’s the striking conclusion of the first arc from the fan-favorite writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (JONAH HEX, TERRA) and artist Amanda Conner (JSA CLASSIFIED, TERRA)! Power Girl battles Ultra-Humanite! And things get ugly as the two powerful beings come to blows!
I do hope this title does well.
SECRET SIX #11
A former Wonder Woman is now a slave? That's just the first shock as the Secret Six face a new enemy with a heart of ice and an entire country at his command! All this plus the return of Mockingbird! It's all heading towards a confrontation against one of DC's biggest powerhouses, and the Six don't stand a chance...
First DC book I read every month.
TITANS #15
Prelude to BLACKEST NIGHT: TITANS! Tempest returns! And how will his arrival affect the Titans? The last page not only answers this question, but will have fans buzzing.
More Blackest Night? You know, I think I like the crossovers, GL and otherwise, when they're limited to a few titles. However, I do see how this one would spread.
WONDER WOMAN #34
“Birds of Paradise” part 1 of 2! After the status-shattering events of WONDER WOMAN #33, the world's most sensational team reunites, as Wonder Woman and Black Canary go undercover among some of the worst villains of the DC universe! It's gonna be a bad day for some bad men when the two toughest women in comics join forces!
This sounds like fun!
METAL MEN TP
DC's metallic heroes return in this trade paperback collecting the 8-issue miniseries! Gold, Platina, Mercury, Iron, Lead, Tin and Copper must face off the forces of Chemo, Doctor Yes, BOLTS, The Balloonatic and his Orphan Army, as well as the Robot Renegades in this action-packed volume!
Yes, please!
SCOOBY-DOO #146
Come celebrate with Scooby and the gang, this Fourth of July! There’ll be sand, sailing and, of course, a monster made of fireworks. Well, two out of three ain’t bad.
For the ten-year-old.
Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis raise the dead in the most anticipated comics story of the year! Throughout the decades, death has plagued the DC Universe and taken the lives of heroes and villains alike. But to what end? As the War of Light rages on, the prophecy of the Blackest Night descends upon us, with Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps at the center of it all.
This is one I've been waiting for.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #38
“Emerald Eclipse” hits its shocking conclusion leading directly into BLACKEST NIGHT. The sciencell riot causes a new law to be doctored into the Book of Oa as Kyle and Guy fight against it. What fate awaits the honor guards, and who will be left standing from the riot that shook Oa to its core?
And this one I like regardless.
WEDNESDAY COMICS #1-4
In July, DC Comics gives a fresh twist to a grand comics tradition with WEDNESDAY COMICS, a new, weekly 12-issue series by some of the greatest names in comics today! WEDNESDAY COMICS is unique in modern comics history: Reinventing the classic weekly newspaper comics section, it is a 16-page weekly that unfolds to a sprawling 28” x 20” tabloid-sized reading experience bursting with mind-blowing color, action and excitement, with each feature on its own 14” x 20” page.
I do want to see what this is like, although I'm not sure whether I'm going to pick it up for the long run.
BATMAN AND ROBIN #2
“Batman Reborn” continues with the reteaming of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3, New X-Men)! In a blazing Gotham City police department, the new Batman and Robin face the bizarre, fighting freakshow that is the Circus of Strange and find that they don’t make as good a team as Batman had hoped! Meanwhile, the mysterious Sasha escapes from Professor Pyg and vows vengeance on the people who killed her father.
Again, not sure how long I'm keeping this one but I'm going to give it a try.
BATMAN #688
There may be a new Batman in Gotham City, but that doesn’t mean the city wants him. As Two-Face and Penguin take measures to keep the new Dark Knight at bay, one of the archvillains makes a startling discovery about the new Caped Crusader. Plus, Batman trains the new Robin, and Mark Bagley starts a 4-issue stint as guest artist!
And again, we'll see.
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #2
In this second issue by the dynamic duo of Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS) and Dustin Nguyen (BATMAN), Commissioner Gordon teams with the new Batman to combat the fiery threat that Firefly has spread across Gotham City. And to make matters worse, the mysterious adversary known only as Abuse makes his presence felt! Meanwhile, in the Manhunter co-feature, now that Kate Spencer is the new District Attorney of Gotham City, will she use her legal power or her Super Hero identity to find the killer of the previous D.A.?
DETECTIVE COMICS #855
“Elegy” part 2 of 4 by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III! Batwoman captures her enemy, a madwoman known only as Alice who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras – including Kate! But when the tables are turned, Batwoman finds herself in a hallucination slamming the present into a collision with the past, and the hints of a threat that will claim the lives of every man, woman and child in Gotham City.And in the all-new co-feature starring the Question, Montoya's quest to find a missing young girl turns deadly.
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #2
Tommy Elliott, a.k.a. the villainous mastermind known as Hush, has escaped the confines of Batman’s headquarters and is wreaking havoc throughout Gotham City all under the guise of Bruce Wayne. Will the loose assemblage of Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn be enough to stop the madman’s rampage? Or are Gotham’s femmes fatales doomed to fail before they even begin?
Now, these three I plan to be in for the long run on.
RED ROBIN #2
Red Robin continues scouring the world, searching for clues to Bruce Wayne's final fate in this new series from writer Chris Yost (New X-Men, X-Force) and artist Ramon Bachs (Civil War: Front Line)! But now he's been targeted by the League of Assassins. What does Ra's al Ghul want with Red Robin? Why are members of the League of Assassins being targeted for death? And what happened to the life Red Robin left behind? Spoiler guest-stars as "Batman Reborn" continues here in “The Grail” part 2 of 4.
Well, a guest-star spot by Spoiler does kind of indicate a Red Robin who's Tim.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #1
What brings a team together? Justice! Batman and Martian Manhunter have been slaughtered. But he’s not the only hero to fall at the hands of villains. The murder has to stop, and it’s time to take the fight to the bad guys! Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Supergirl, Atom, Shazam, Congorilla and Starman unite in a cry for justice! This 6-part miniseries from James Robinson (STARMAN, SUPERMAN) and rising star artist Mauro Cascioli (TRIALS OF SHAZAM) pushes our heroes to the brink and beyond as evil can no longer be tolerated to win. But when Prometheus plans his revenge on not only the heroes, but on the very places they call home, will this new team be ready to pay the cost for the justice they seek? This time it’s personal – and it’ll only get more bloody before it’s over!
Well, six issues isn't an ongoing but it's something.
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #29
A new era begins for the Justice Society of America as writers Bill Willingham (FABLES) and Matthew Sturges (BLUE BEETLE) take over the series with new artist Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN ANNUAL) just as two new recruits make their debut with the team! Strange happenings at the JSA Mansion are weird precursors to an all-out attack on all members of the team — all but one! And what is the strange connection that new members King Chimera and All-American Kid might have with the turmoil?
Still have my fingers crossed that the quality we've grown accustomed to from this title will continue.
POWER GIRL #3
It’s the striking conclusion of the first arc from the fan-favorite writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (JONAH HEX, TERRA) and artist Amanda Conner (JSA CLASSIFIED, TERRA)! Power Girl battles Ultra-Humanite! And things get ugly as the two powerful beings come to blows!
I do hope this title does well.
SECRET SIX #11
A former Wonder Woman is now a slave? That's just the first shock as the Secret Six face a new enemy with a heart of ice and an entire country at his command! All this plus the return of Mockingbird! It's all heading towards a confrontation against one of DC's biggest powerhouses, and the Six don't stand a chance...
First DC book I read every month.
TITANS #15
Prelude to BLACKEST NIGHT: TITANS! Tempest returns! And how will his arrival affect the Titans? The last page not only answers this question, but will have fans buzzing.
More Blackest Night? You know, I think I like the crossovers, GL and otherwise, when they're limited to a few titles. However, I do see how this one would spread.
WONDER WOMAN #34
“Birds of Paradise” part 1 of 2! After the status-shattering events of WONDER WOMAN #33, the world's most sensational team reunites, as Wonder Woman and Black Canary go undercover among some of the worst villains of the DC universe! It's gonna be a bad day for some bad men when the two toughest women in comics join forces!
This sounds like fun!
METAL MEN TP
DC's metallic heroes return in this trade paperback collecting the 8-issue miniseries! Gold, Platina, Mercury, Iron, Lead, Tin and Copper must face off the forces of Chemo, Doctor Yes, BOLTS, The Balloonatic and his Orphan Army, as well as the Robot Renegades in this action-packed volume!
Yes, please!
SCOOBY-DOO #146
Come celebrate with Scooby and the gang, this Fourth of July! There’ll be sand, sailing and, of course, a monster made of fireworks. Well, two out of three ain’t bad.
For the ten-year-old.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Nice picture, but...
So if there was any question as to who is the bestest, most importantest Green Lantern of them all...
this would answer that question.
this would answer that question.
Monday, April 20, 2009
They are toys, after all
So this afternoon I was sitting around, complaining that I couldn't think of anything to blog about, and the husband said "Why don't you tell them what the kids have been up to?"
So I will.
Spring has kindasorta arrived, in that it was nice out yesterday. (Today it's mid-twenties and snow is predicted, but that's today. Yesterday was quite pleasant.) So the girls decided that the action figures needed an extreme sports day. They took two of the sturdiest (Baron Zemo and one of the far-too-may Wolverines we've got) outside and had them participate in the folliwing:
- Sailing (which is to say, sitting in plastic boats in a puddle of melted snow).
- Parachuting (made even more interesting when a strong gust of wind took Zemo over the roof).
- Bungee jumping (which I'm sure needs no explanation).
Both figures returned not only uninjured and intact but relatively free of mud, which quite frankly surprised the heck out of me.
So I will.
Spring has kindasorta arrived, in that it was nice out yesterday. (Today it's mid-twenties and snow is predicted, but that's today. Yesterday was quite pleasant.) So the girls decided that the action figures needed an extreme sports day. They took two of the sturdiest (Baron Zemo and one of the far-too-may Wolverines we've got) outside and had them participate in the folliwing:
- Sailing (which is to say, sitting in plastic boats in a puddle of melted snow).
- Parachuting (made even more interesting when a strong gust of wind took Zemo over the roof).
- Bungee jumping (which I'm sure needs no explanation).
Both figures returned not only uninjured and intact but relatively free of mud, which quite frankly surprised the heck out of me.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Nothing to say today
It's the middle of the month, which means Comic Drought. I've already read all of last month's box, and next month's box is weeks away.
That means that a couple of things happen. First, I have less to say about comics, because I have no new comics in hand.
Second, I have more to say about comics but don't necessarily say it because I'm not fully informed; this is because I'm often reluctant (believe it or not) to comment on things I've only read about online.
What I am willing to say today, though, is that it's way too long until BFTC 3 comes out. I am edge-of-the-seat about that one.
That means that a couple of things happen. First, I have less to say about comics, because I have no new comics in hand.
Second, I have more to say about comics but don't necessarily say it because I'm not fully informed; this is because I'm often reluctant (believe it or not) to comment on things I've only read about online.
What I am willing to say today, though, is that it's way too long until BFTC 3 comes out. I am edge-of-the-seat about that one.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Yeah, it's another letter
Dear Those in Charge of Green Lantern,
Please remember, in crafting the much-anticipated (certainly it's the event of the season as far as I'm concerned) Blackest Night, that the coolness of the Green Lanterns is that there are so many of them. I think it's unlikely that you'll forget this, since there are now multiple color Corps (an idea I'm enjoying a lot).
However, keep in mind that not all of us Lantern fans are there because of Hal. Some of us focus more on Guy, or John, or Kyle. Some of us even like the Lanterns who've never set foot on Earth (Natu, Yat, etc.).
Please work on making sure there's something on the table for everyone, and I'll work my developing my Hal appreciation.
Love, Me
Please remember, in crafting the much-anticipated (certainly it's the event of the season as far as I'm concerned) Blackest Night, that the coolness of the Green Lanterns is that there are so many of them. I think it's unlikely that you'll forget this, since there are now multiple color Corps (an idea I'm enjoying a lot).
However, keep in mind that not all of us Lantern fans are there because of Hal. Some of us focus more on Guy, or John, or Kyle. Some of us even like the Lanterns who've never set foot on Earth (Natu, Yat, etc.).
Please work on making sure there's something on the table for everyone, and I'll work my developing my Hal appreciation.
Love, Me
Friday, April 17, 2009
And while I'm feeling communicative
Dear Marvel,
I can't believe I'm saying this, but...do we really need four Avengers-related titles?
If this keeps up I'm going to have to do some thinking about what I'm buying, and you really don't want that.
Love, Me
P.S. You've actually managed to make me a little bit interested in Norman Osborn, so obviously you can work miracles when you want to.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but...do we really need four Avengers-related titles?
If this keeps up I'm going to have to do some thinking about what I'm buying, and you really don't want that.
Love, Me
P.S. You've actually managed to make me a little bit interested in Norman Osborn, so obviously you can work miracles when you want to.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Just wanted to get this off my chest
Dear DC,
You might want to consider having some of your writers--the ones who deal with the same characters in different books--talk to each other once in a while. You know, just to make sure that everyone is on the same page, and so that when three different people are writing the same guy, he's at least vaguely recognizable from one title to the other.
It would make for much happier (and less confused, and probably less argumentative) readers.
Love, Me.
You might want to consider having some of your writers--the ones who deal with the same characters in different books--talk to each other once in a while. You know, just to make sure that everyone is on the same page, and so that when three different people are writing the same guy, he's at least vaguely recognizable from one title to the other.
It would make for much happier (and less confused, and probably less argumentative) readers.
Love, Me.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Just to go on the record as hating this idea...
Over at Newsarama you can find this, "Is Marvel Introducing a New Bucky?" It's a nice pic of a girl (or petite woman) wearing a modified Bucky costume.
Now, the apparent likelihood is that this is someone called "Rikki Barnes" from something called "Heroes Reborn." (It apparently happened during my ten-year vacation from comics during the 90s, and I'm told I didn't miss much.)
However, the possibility is mentioned that it could be Natasha Romanov.
Even though it appears to be highly unlikely, I still have to utter a gasp of horror at that idea. Natasha is NOT anyone's sidekick. She has always been an independent agent. She's worked with others in the past--Hawkeye, Daredevil--but never, never, never in a secondary capacity. Always as an equal.
And if you're wearing the costume of Marvel's most famous sidekick, well, there's a strong sense there that you're not going to be the main character.
Now, the apparent likelihood is that this is someone called "Rikki Barnes" from something called "Heroes Reborn." (It apparently happened during my ten-year vacation from comics during the 90s, and I'm told I didn't miss much.)
However, the possibility is mentioned that it could be Natasha Romanov.
Even though it appears to be highly unlikely, I still have to utter a gasp of horror at that idea. Natasha is NOT anyone's sidekick. She has always been an independent agent. She's worked with others in the past--Hawkeye, Daredevil--but never, never, never in a secondary capacity. Always as an equal.
And if you're wearing the costume of Marvel's most famous sidekick, well, there's a strong sense there that you're not going to be the main character.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Because on April 14 we can all use a laugh
I am bogged down with taxes and not really thinking about comic books, so here's a link that made me laugh:
Alfred surprises Batman, and vice versa
Alfred surprises Batman, and vice versa
Monday, April 13, 2009
I'm a strange one
I stopped getting Trinity about a month into the series. I have, however, been reading the previews. On the whole I don't see anything in them that makes me wish I'd kept getting it.
So why am I even considering picking up the trades when they come out?
So why am I even considering picking up the trades when they come out?
Sunday, April 12, 2009
This pleases me.
There's a neat little interview with Tom Brevfoort up at Newsarama where he talks about upcoming Captain America developments. Interesting stuff, but best of all...
there's going to be a little piece by Fred Hembeck in (I think he said) #50.
Which is so awesome. I always loved Hembeck.
(Guess I should pick up that Omnibus at some point.)
there's going to be a little piece by Fred Hembeck in (I think he said) #50.
Which is so awesome. I always loved Hembeck.
(Guess I should pick up that Omnibus at some point.)
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Looking forward to this even more now
There's a preview of the next Captain America up. It looks good.
And Sharon is back, which makes me happy.
And Sharon is back, which makes me happy.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Sometimes they get it right!
Oooh, look who's going to be doing the Metal Men backup feature in Doom Patrol!
J.M. DeMatteis, Keith Giffen and Kevin Maguire.
You know, I was already looking forward to this, but now? Now I'll be counting the Wednesdays!
J.M. DeMatteis, Keith Giffen and Kevin Maguire.
You know, I was already looking forward to this, but now? Now I'll be counting the Wednesdays!
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Sometimes a marketing campaign makes a direct hit
So Marvel is putting out a Pet Avengers book, which I thought was a cute idea for a kid book but hadn't planned on picking it up until the trade came out, maybe. And I guess that still stands.
But their current publicity thing for it? Where people can dress their pets up as Marvel characters and send in a photo?
This is, seriously, a campaign aimed directly at the ten-year-old audience.
I know this because I have a ten-year-old. And every single picture got an "Awwww, cute!" out of her.
But their current publicity thing for it? Where people can dress their pets up as Marvel characters and send in a photo?
This is, seriously, a campaign aimed directly at the ten-year-old audience.
I know this because I have a ten-year-old. And every single picture got an "Awwww, cute!" out of her.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Confused and disappointed
Wait, wait, wait.
So the additional Justice League book is a mini, not an ongoing series?
I was sure I remembered it having been talked about as a second ongoing.
Geez, if the Avengers can do it...
So the additional Justice League book is a mini, not an ongoing series?
I was sure I remembered it having been talked about as a second ongoing.
Geez, if the Avengers can do it...
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
And the pull list expands again
I ordered the comics today, the ones we'll be getting in a few months. The Bat-titles are back on the list now: Batman, Detective, Batman and Robin, Red Robin, Gotham City Sirens, and Streets of Gotham. (Hope I got all those right, I'm not going to go check.) Will they stay on the list? I don't know. Depends, I suppose, on who ends up being who.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Going to be a long month
I honestly don't know how everyone isn't reading Secret Six when they keep putting out must-have previews like this one.
Seriously.
Seriously.
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Some teaser!
So Marvel has a new teaser image up for Captain America. Looks something like this:
Well, I don't think there's a lot of mystery about this one. I'd say that the meaning is pretty obvious.
Clearly, Steve Rogers will return this summer in "Blackest Night."
:runs away:
Well, I don't think there's a lot of mystery about this one. I'd say that the meaning is pretty obvious.
Clearly, Steve Rogers will return this summer in "Blackest Night."
:runs away:
Saturday, April 04, 2009
There can be only one
So the kids and I watched Batman last night.
The best Batman movie of them all.
Of course I mean the 1960s version with Adam West.
Proof?
Not five minutes into the movie, you've got Batman, hanging from a helicopter, punching a shark.
He then uses his Bat-Shark-Repellent to free himself, whereupon the shark drops back into the water and immediately explodes.
Could Christian Bale pull that off? I think not.
The best Batman movie of them all.
Of course I mean the 1960s version with Adam West.
Proof?
Not five minutes into the movie, you've got Batman, hanging from a helicopter, punching a shark.
He then uses his Bat-Shark-Repellent to free himself, whereupon the shark drops back into the water and immediately explodes.
Could Christian Bale pull that off? I think not.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Who shouldn't watch the Watchmen
I haven't seen Watchmen yet. It's likely that I'll wait until it comes out on DVD, not because of anything to do with the movie but because I just don't like movies in theaters. The husband often takes the kids to the theater to see comic-oriented movies when they come out, but obviously did not do so this time. (The fourteen-year-old has skimmed over our Watchmen trade, but of course it's off-limits to the ten-year-old.) I was a bit surprised when I read about parents bringing their young children to see it, but figured they were the same sort of parents who brought their five-year-olds to see the latest Saw.
But then I'm a comic fan. I've read Watchmen. I've read a lot of comics, and I wouldn't take my young kids to see Watchmen any more than I'd take them to see a film adaptation of Omaha the Cat Dancer.
Anyway. I have a friend, an excellent mother who tries hard to make good parenting choices for her kids, who was at the theater with her family. They were choosing a movie to see. She's not a comic book person at all, but looked at the various choices and sort of remembered that Watchmen looked interesting from the commercials. They'd seen comic book movies before. The R rating was a concern, but there are plenty of R-rated movies that are fine for kids, especially if their parents are with them, and she figured this would be one of those. Superheroes, right? Ordinarily she'd have done more research, but there they were at the theater and they had to pick something. Watchmen it was.
Long story short, it was not what she expected, and they left. She doesn't blame the theater or the movie company or anything, and she acknowledges that it was a bad call on her part. She's a good parent, one of the best I know, but in this instance she made the wrong decision. It happens to us all.
And now I'm wondering about all those other parents I've read about who brought their kids--the ones I assumed just didn't care. How many of them simply hadn't done the research? How many had assumed that since it was a superhero movie, it couldn't be that bad?
(I do find it interesting that so many people, parents and others, still think of comic books as a kids' genre when so few actual kids read them, at least compared with the number of teens and young adults who do.)
But then I'm a comic fan. I've read Watchmen. I've read a lot of comics, and I wouldn't take my young kids to see Watchmen any more than I'd take them to see a film adaptation of Omaha the Cat Dancer.
Anyway. I have a friend, an excellent mother who tries hard to make good parenting choices for her kids, who was at the theater with her family. They were choosing a movie to see. She's not a comic book person at all, but looked at the various choices and sort of remembered that Watchmen looked interesting from the commercials. They'd seen comic book movies before. The R rating was a concern, but there are plenty of R-rated movies that are fine for kids, especially if their parents are with them, and she figured this would be one of those. Superheroes, right? Ordinarily she'd have done more research, but there they were at the theater and they had to pick something. Watchmen it was.
Long story short, it was not what she expected, and they left. She doesn't blame the theater or the movie company or anything, and she acknowledges that it was a bad call on her part. She's a good parent, one of the best I know, but in this instance she made the wrong decision. It happens to us all.
And now I'm wondering about all those other parents I've read about who brought their kids--the ones I assumed just didn't care. How many of them simply hadn't done the research? How many had assumed that since it was a superhero movie, it couldn't be that bad?
(I do find it interesting that so many people, parents and others, still think of comic books as a kids' genre when so few actual kids read them, at least compared with the number of teens and young adults who do.)
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Things I want that I'll probably never get
So a few months ago I bought all the Outsiders' trades. (From the run with Nightwing and Arsenal and company.) Which I enjoyed a good deal. Then had to go online to figure out who was still around from that run, you know how it is.
And you know what I want?
A Grace Choi action figure.
(Would also like Thunder and Lightning action figures, and not just to annoy my Black Lightning action figure.)
Anyway, I would love it if one of those were made available. And with the obscure characters that DC Universe Classics seems to be putting out, I'm starting to think it's a possibility.
Only thing is...the body mold. Just about every female character they've done has had the same rather petite body. Except Wonder Woman, and she's still not really as muscular (and absolutely not as tall) as she ought to be. I'm assuming that the upcoming Barda figure uses that same body mold, will see when she arrives presumably.
Unfortunately, it kind of makes me reluctant to get the female figures from that line. Because a petite figure is a breakable figure. Skinny arms fall off much more easily than muscled ones.
Well, show me a Grace Choi figure and I will get it regardless. And I'll bitch like crazy if she's got the same body mold as Batgirl/Cass.
And you know what I want?
A Grace Choi action figure.
(Would also like Thunder and Lightning action figures, and not just to annoy my Black Lightning action figure.)
Anyway, I would love it if one of those were made available. And with the obscure characters that DC Universe Classics seems to be putting out, I'm starting to think it's a possibility.
Only thing is...the body mold. Just about every female character they've done has had the same rather petite body. Except Wonder Woman, and she's still not really as muscular (and absolutely not as tall) as she ought to be. I'm assuming that the upcoming Barda figure uses that same body mold, will see when she arrives presumably.
Unfortunately, it kind of makes me reluctant to get the female figures from that line. Because a petite figure is a breakable figure. Skinny arms fall off much more easily than muscled ones.
Well, show me a Grace Choi figure and I will get it regardless. And I'll bitch like crazy if she's got the same body mold as Batgirl/Cass.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Just to be difficult (Spoilers for a preview of BFTC 2)
There is a preview up at IGN of Battle for the Cowl 2 that appears to make it clear (by means of those little POV boxes) that the murderous Batman is Jason Todd.
Now, I'm wondering about this. Obviously all I've read is the preview, and possibly the actual issue (which I won't have in my hands until the end of the month) may answer these concerns. But in any case...
First, I think everyone pretty much assumed that the gun-toting Batman from the teaser was Jason anyway. So there's the whole thing where a story leads you in one direction because it's the wrong direction, which makes me wonder whether this is misdirection.
Second, I'm not sure how BFTC relates time-wise to other books, but the last time we saw Jason he was using a cane and apparently had not yet recovered from being shot in the leg. Of course if more time has elapsed than I'm thinking, this isn't a consideration. But if it hasn't, this Batman doesn't seem to be limping or favoring a sore leg.
Finally, this may be a bit vague, but the voice just seems "off" if it's supposed to be Jason. For one thing, it's too formal. Jason's intelligent, but he's never used that sort of educated speech pattern--the word choices seem uncharacteristic and the grammar is rather precise, the speaker is humorless, and he uses almost no colloquialisms. "I didn't like being constrained by Batman's ideologies." Does that sound like Jason Todd? The speaker also seems fairly distanced from the situation, and while Jason is certainly capable of that, I'm not sure he'd be able to in this situation.
So, while I'd say it's apparent that we're supposed to think that this is Jason (and possibly Dick and Tim are also supposed to think that), there are signs that this may not actually be the case. Depending on the subtlety of the writing, of course.
Now, I'm wondering about this. Obviously all I've read is the preview, and possibly the actual issue (which I won't have in my hands until the end of the month) may answer these concerns. But in any case...
First, I think everyone pretty much assumed that the gun-toting Batman from the teaser was Jason anyway. So there's the whole thing where a story leads you in one direction because it's the wrong direction, which makes me wonder whether this is misdirection.
Second, I'm not sure how BFTC relates time-wise to other books, but the last time we saw Jason he was using a cane and apparently had not yet recovered from being shot in the leg. Of course if more time has elapsed than I'm thinking, this isn't a consideration. But if it hasn't, this Batman doesn't seem to be limping or favoring a sore leg.
Finally, this may be a bit vague, but the voice just seems "off" if it's supposed to be Jason. For one thing, it's too formal. Jason's intelligent, but he's never used that sort of educated speech pattern--the word choices seem uncharacteristic and the grammar is rather precise, the speaker is humorless, and he uses almost no colloquialisms. "I didn't like being constrained by Batman's ideologies." Does that sound like Jason Todd? The speaker also seems fairly distanced from the situation, and while Jason is certainly capable of that, I'm not sure he'd be able to in this situation.
So, while I'd say it's apparent that we're supposed to think that this is Jason (and possibly Dick and Tim are also supposed to think that), there are signs that this may not actually be the case. Depending on the subtlety of the writing, of course.
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